Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 11th of October.
Good morning, Flint.
Crossroads Village is hosting its annual Halloween Ghosts and Goodies event with ticketed admission for trick-or-treating, a straw maze, magic shows and more.
Families can also ride the 40-minute Huckleberry Railroad — a journey through festive displays, as the event runs every weekend through October.
Men Motivating Men Worldwide hosted Help Day on National Homeless Day and National Mental Health Day, where volunteers packed lunches & held mental health panel discussions for community members in Flint.
The organization will also host a Halloween trick-or-treat giveaway and help with a Thanksgiving meal at Berston Field House.
Flint city council did not support a $300,000 funding request for North Flint Food Market—a new co-op grocery that will open next month—because two council members faced conflicts of interest.
The project received a $1.5 million grant from the Mott Foundation and aims to bring fresh food to the north end.
Yesterday, downtown Flint hosted the October Flint Art Walk where community members viewed art from Mott Community College students and artist Emily Williams—recently returning to art after her cancer battle—and enjoyed food and socializing provided by local groups.
The monthly event, held on the second Friday of each month, brought together creativity and community spirit.
Drivers on I-69 in Genesee County will face slowdowns from single-lane closures that begin on Oct.15 and run through Nov.26 — the closures set up $33.3 million in bridge improvements on 15 local structures and two near Sheridan Road.
MDOT said repairs and upgrades will prepare the corridor for major future work.
Genesee County Animal Control will host a free pet vaccination clinic today at 4351 Pasadena Ave in Flint Township from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.—local residents can bring their cats and dogs for vaccines against rabies, Parvovirus and other diseases—and the event aims to reduce vet costs for pet owners who must bring ID and any vaccination records.
Flint Under the Stars: Rock Big Donut with Gaddie
7 p.m. — FIM Capitol Theatre — Cost info unavailable — Enjoy rock ‘n’ roll from local favorites Big Donut and special guest Gaddie under the stars.
Halloween Cross Stitch Bookmark Workshop
1:00 p.m. — Beecher-Vera B. Rison Library — Tickets available — Create a spooky season cross stitch bookmark for your next scary read.
Greatest Love of All: A Tribute to Whitney Houston
8-9:30 p.m. — FIM Whiting Auditorium — Family-friendly event — Experience the breathtaking vocals of Belinda Davids in a stunning tribute to Whitney Houston's musical legacy.
Genealogy for Beginners
11 a.m. — Gloria Coles Flint Public Library — Registration Required — Learn basic genealogy concepts and research skills to uncover your family history.
Frightfully Fun Pops Concert
3:00-4:30 p.m. — FIM Whiting Auditorium — Enjoy an entertaining Halloween-themed concert with the Flint Symphony Orchestra featuring music for all ages.
Abducted by the 80's Tour
8-11 p.m. — FIM Capitol Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the best of 80s music live with iconic hits from legendary groups.
KISS Tribute Band Concert
8:00-9:30 p.m. — FIM Capitol Theatre — Ticketed event — Experience the electrifying tribute to KISS with fire breathing and classic tunes.
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Systems Administrator I Training
Mon-Fri, Nov 3-7 — Gabriel Protection & Training — $2250 — Enhance your Linux skills with comprehensive training on system administration.
The Ultimate Doors - A Tribute to The Doors
7:00-8:30 p.m. — The Machine Shop Concert Lounge — $ — Experience the music of Jim Morrison and The Doors in a thrilling tribute performance.
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